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common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)

A common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) on a fence rail in the in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon. These birds are crepuscular and fly mostly at dusk or dawn hunting moths and other insects. During the day they try to be inconspicious and blend into their perch. They are also called a nightjar.

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A common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) on a fence rail in the in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon. These birds are crepuscular and fly mostly at dusk or dawn hunting moths and other insects. During the day they try to be inconspicious and blend into their perch. They are also called a nightjar.